LEMON CORNMEAL COOKIES

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Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor. -Theresa Miller, Sault S Marie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, zest and poppy seeds. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Yasiya Maxx
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter or oil next time.


Romeo Uzokwe
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out delicious! I loved the lemon flavor and the cornmeal added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


john caplins
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Bright Niffy
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the lemon flavor and the cornmeal adds a nice texture. I highly recommend this recipe!


Pkr Pokhreli
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These cookies were good, but I think I would have liked them better if they had a little more lemon flavor.


Sajjid shahzad Sajjid shahzad
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These cookies were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cornmeal added a nice texture and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Iqbal Hairan
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These cookies were so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the lemon flavor. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Bolohoess
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Fulga Vlad
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Amy Virk
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I was a bit skeptical about the cornmeal in these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so good! The cornmeal added a nice texture and the lemon flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ravindu Pramod
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect! The lemon glaze gave them a nice finishing touch. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my favorites.


Akhter Vohra
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I've never tried lemon cornmeal cookies before, but I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing - they have a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Rc_ Evan
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so delicious and had a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I loved the texture of the cornmeal, it gave the cookies a nice crunch. Will definitely be making these again!